Build platform tools, frameworks, and self-service capabilities that make it easier for engineers and analysts to build pipelines, access data, and adopt AI features on the platform
Own platform cost management (FinOps), including usage monitoring, chargeback/showback, optimization, and vendor and license management
Implement security and governance controls, including role-based access, PII handling, audit logging, and compliance requirements, in partnership with Security, Legal, and the Enterprise Data Architect
Establish a follow-the-sun support model with US-based teams, including on-call rotations, runbooks, and escalation paths
Hire, retain, and grow a high-performing team of data platform engineers and, as the team scales, engineering managers, with clear career paths, regular feedback, and accountable performance management
Partner with data engineering, analytics, enterprise systems, and business teams to define and drive the platform roadmap, translating stakeholder needs into priorities and communicating trade-offs clearly
What we're looking for
8+ years of experience in data engineering, data platform, or infrastructure engineering, including 3+ years managing engineering teams
Hands-on experience administering and operating Snowflake and/or Databricks at enterprise scale, including performance tuning, security configuration, and cost optimization
Strong working knowledge of Fivetran, dbt, Airflow, Census, and Tableau, including how they are deployed, monitored, and supported in production
Experience with AWS and infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform), CI/CD tooling (e.g., GitHub Actions), and observability practices for data systems
Experience running production platforms with defined SLAs, incident management, and on-call support, ideally across multiple time zones
Experience implementing data security, access control, and governance programs in a compliance-sensitive environment (e.g., SOC 2, GDPR, SOX)
A track record of hiring, developing, and retaining strong engineers, and building a healthy, high-performing team culture
Demonstrated ability to work across technical and business teams to build and drive a technical roadmap, with excellent communication skills and comfort working with global, distributed stakeholders